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Underwood

North Dakota · 784 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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Underwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,296. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $170,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 176%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
784
−3%since 2000
from 812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
772 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
−11%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6667478299119921990201020202024Underwood
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,296
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,425
+109%since 2000
from $17,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing9.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,600
+176%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+105%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(786)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(719)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(42)
Diversity Score17%(133)
Diversity Score
17
+2583%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Underwood, North Dakota?

Underwood, North Dakota has about 784 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Underwood, North Dakota?

The typical household in Underwood, North Dakota earns about $71,296 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Underwood, North Dakota expensive?

In Underwood, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $170,600, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Underwood, North Dakota?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Underwood, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Underwood, North Dakota?

About 3.6% of people in Underwood, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Underwood, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Underwood, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 181 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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